The Grampians (New Zealand) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
The Grampians
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The Grampians viewed from Botanical Hill
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Nelson |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 2.95 km2 (1.14 sq mi) |
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| • Total | 2,700 |
| • Density | 915/km2 (2,370/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
| Postcode |
7010
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| Area code(s) | 03 |
The Grampians are a group of hills that stand tall behind the city of Nelson in New Zealand. They reach about 390 meters (1,280 feet) high.
Lots of people, both locals and visitors, love to explore the Grampians. They are covered in many walking paths, from easy strolls to challenging steep climbs.
You can enter this fun area from:
- The top of Collingwood Street
- The corner of Van Diemen and Trafalgar streets
- Market Road, Bishopdale
A television and FM radio transmitter sits on top of these hills. This transmitter was built in 1971. It helps broadcast TV signals, like those from TVNZ 1, to Nelson and Tasman. This made TV reception much better than before.
Local groups and volunteers are working hard to bring back native birds to the Grampians. They do this by controlling pests that harm the birds. They work with the Brook Waimarama Sanctuary to protect the environment.
Exploring The Grampians
The main path winds its way up to the top of the hills. From here, you can see amazing views of most of Nelson. There's a special lookout near the top that gives you a wide view of the whole Nelson region. It's a great spot for photos!
People of The Grampians
The Grampians area covers about 2.95 square kilometers. It has an estimated population of 2,700 people as of June 2023, . This means there are about 915 people living in each square kilometer.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 2006 | 1,941 | — |
| 2013 | 2,235 | +2.04% |
| 2018 | 2,412 | +1.54% |
In 2018, the Grampians had 2,412 people living there. This was an increase of 177 people since 2013, and 471 people since 2006. There were 885 homes. For every 100 females, there were about 102 males. The average age was 38.2 years.
About 19.7% of the people were under 15 years old. Another 18.8% were between 15 and 29. Most people, about 49.1%, were between 30 and 64 years old. About 12.3% were 65 or older.
Most people (78.2%) were European/Pākehā. About 15.8% were Māori, and 11.8% were Asian. Some people belong to more than one ethnic group.
About 24.1% of the people living here were born outside New Zealand.
When asked about their religion, many people (56.5%) said they had no religion. About 30.8% were Christian. Smaller numbers followed other religions like Hindu, Buddhist, or Muslim.
Many adults (19.3%) had a university degree or higher. About 47.8% of people aged 15 and over worked full-time. Another 15.5% worked part-time.
